Lead Controls Engineer, Test & Automation

Hypertherm Associates; West Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 120,056 - 200,092; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Profit-sharing/ESOP

Community service time

Environmental stewardship

Stable growing organization

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Sr Staff Controls Engineer to design and deploy custom automation and testing systems in a manufacturing setting. You’ll integrate motion control, servos, sensors, and SCADA while leading electrical controls development for global operations.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, drive safe and reliable solutions, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-impact improvements in manufacturing test and assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years in controls automation.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Logix 5000, RS Linx), robotics and vision systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PowerBI and mistake-proofing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy automation solutions integrating motion control actuators, motors, sensors, and SCADA systems.
• Lead development of electrical controls for custom machines and test systems ensuring safety and reliability.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-impact solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster innovation and continuous learning.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Communication

Team collaboration

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Mistake-proofing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Job description

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Sr Staff Controls Engineer to design and deploy custom automation and testing systems in a manufacturing setting. You’ll integrate motion control, servos, sensors, and SCADA while leading electrical controls development for global operations.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, drive safe and reliable solutions, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-impact improvements in manufacturing test and assembly processes.